Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 6,888.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$942/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,198/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,313/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,826/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,162/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
+23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $894 | $942 | +$48 (+5.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,122 | $1,198 | +$76 (+6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,250 | $1,313 | +$63 (+5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,752 | $1,826 | +$74 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,976 | $2,162 | +$186 (+9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,920
$3,993/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,520
$4,377/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Anchorage Municipality
1 BR: $1,243/mo
Bethel Census Area
1 BR: $1,719/mo
Kusilvak Census Area
1 BR: $767/mo
Kenai Peninsula Borough
1 BR: $1,000/mo
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
1 BR: $1,019/mo
North Slope Borough
1 BR: $1,239/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.